New COO for NYRA = Hal Handel
 

Story here at Blood-Horse. Mr. Handel signed a two year contract...

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40408

Joined me on 'ATR' this evening in the first half hour. A long track record of success in the industry.. widely-respected and well-liked.. A very nice addition to NYRA's executive staff filling the Bill Nader role..

he's a good guy, hope to see him and nyra do well!

One of the most respected racetrack executives in the industry. One extremely positive aspect that you get with Handel, is that his strengths are in very key and crucial areas -- governmental affairs and racing, account wagering, casino/VLT issues, and so on.

This is a very positive move for NYRA.

Eric

This is why you are the greatest guy in horseracing! :D

If this cat is good by Steve...Well them Dammit he's a good man in my book.

I understand that by hiring Handel NYRA truly believes that they will be keeping the NY contract. This is certainly positive.

Spitzer will not give a recommendation by the 4th of September for the new franchise:

http://www.drf.com/news/article/87947.html